Respirology : official journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy in asthma control: acute, dose-related effects and real-life effectiveness.
The efficacy of budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy (BFMRT) in asthma control is well documented in large randomized controlled trials. However, the acute reliever effects and real-life effectiveness are seldom reported. ⋯ Budesonide/formoterol as reliever exerts acute, dose-related anti-inflammatory effects and FEV1 improvement in symptomatic asthmatics. BFMRT is effective in asthma control. However, the decrease in long-term follow-up rate remains an issue to overcome in real-life settings.